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French regulator issues huge Google fine over cookie breaches, risking Trump’s ire

The U.S. president has threatened huge tariffs against countries that impose "discriminatory" regulations on American tech companies.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 15 dead after Lisbon's historic funicular derails

Lisbon's mayor says the capital is in mourning, adding it was a "tragic moment for the city".

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails

At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent accident.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US judge rules Trump unlawfully canceled Harvard's grants

Harvard has scored a legal victory against the White House as a federal judge overturned the Trump administration's decision to cut the university's funding by billions of dollars.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US says attacks on suspected drug boats will happen again

President Donald Trump has justified the US military's lethal strike on a boat allegedly owned by a Venezuelan gang. Meanwhile, top US officials have vowed to continue the strikes.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal

The Russian leader has rejected calls for a ceasefire as his troops advance.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Berlusconi family takes over German TV group ProSiebenSat1

After initial fears that a takeover of the TV giant would endanger media diversity in Germany, the country's culture minister invited MFE CEO Pier Silvio Berlusconi for a meeting that clarified the situation.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Portugal: At least 15 dead in Lisbon funicular accident

At least 15 people were killed and 18 more were injured when a funicular derailed in the Portuguese capital.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

European Parliament wants back €4M it says far-right group misspent

Public prosecutor has launched an investigation but Patriots deny wrongdoing and say β€œwe have very good lawyers.”

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 15 people killed and 18 others injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon

The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump assures Polish leader of continued US military presence in the European nation

Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU's top diplomat blames US for lack of influence on Israel

Unconditional US support for Israel, as well as internal EU divisions, were harming efforts to curb Israeli aggression in Gaza, Europe's top diplomat has said.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Sanchez meets Starmer in London, to discuss Ukraine and Gaza

The meeting comes as Britain moves to reset its post-Brexit ties with EU countries and after reaching a deal on Gibraltar with Spain. Meanwhile, Sanchez described the West's reaction to the war in Gaza as a "failure."

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU to vote on South America trade deal with safeguards for farmers

If the deal is approved it would create a free-trade area of more than 700 million people, the world's largest.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Farage paints Britain as a censorship hellhole. Is he right?

The Reform UK leader is leaping on a series of high-profile cases to compare the U.K. to North Korea. But he's not alone.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Watch: Xi and Putin discuss organ transplants and living 'indefinitely'

The two leaders discussed how organ transplants could help people live to 150-years-old.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Germany's foreign minister seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli strikes, IAEA says

The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and US bombings in June.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump trade deal was 'best available', senior EU official says

The much-criticised trade deal agreed by EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US presidentDonald Trump is the β€œbest available”, the bloc's top trade official told MEPs.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Afghanistan earthquake: Rescuers struggle to reach survivors

As access to Afghanistan's earthquake-ravaged areas is still obstructed, the government sent commandos by air to rescue survivors from the rubble.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Netanyahu bashes Belgium’s β€˜weak’ De Wever over pledge to recognize Palestine

Bart De Wever "wants to feed the terrorist crocodile before it devours Belgium," the Israeli PM fumes.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany: Defense commissioner wants mandatory service

Parliament's commissioner for the German military says both men and women should be obliged to do some form of service for a year after school β€” but not necessarily with the Bundeswehr. Follow DW for more.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump pledges not to pull US troops out of Poland

American troops will "be staying in Poland" β€” and potentially more could be stationed there, U.S. president says.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

French education system in shock after headteacher’s suicide exposes failure to protect LGBTQ+ staff

After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brussels defiant against persistent criticism of EU-US trade deal

Opposition to the EU-US trade deal continues to mount, forcing the European Commission to go on the defensive.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What Internet-connected devices do EU citizens use the most?

In 2024, 70.9% of people in the EU used internet-connected devices. But where is the highest share -- and what Internet of Things devices are most commonly used?

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission approves 'milestone' Mercosur, Mexico deals

The controversial trade deal would allow Brazil and the four other Mercosur states to sell agricultural goods to EU countries with fewer restrictions. It must now be approved by EU member states to go into effect.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

"KPop Demon Hunters" β€” Netflix hit upends stereotypes

A team of superheroes, not a girl group: The animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters" portrays K-pop idols as demon hunters filled with strength and self-determination.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India asks Germany for help in search for EU free trade deal

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Delhi that while others, like the US, erected trade barriers, Germany and India should lower them. His Indian counterpart said "we're counting on your support" in EU trade talks.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia's Putin willing to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow'

Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Czech Republic approves €1.4bn purchase of 44 Leopard tanks from Germany

The move comes just months after the NATO member announced that its military spending would increase to 3% of GDP by the end of the decade.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region

A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and leaving villages littered with debris.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ireland’s motley crew of candidates face Oct. 24 presidential election

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly are the only two confirmed contenders to become Ireland's next head of state, but the field is about to get more crowded.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe